After what already feels like a never-ending election, tonight is the night! We’ll be bringing in the polls along with the rest of the world, but in the meantime, it’s the wait that has everyone on pins and needles. Obviously, this election has been a fairly divisive one, but countless musicians have indicated their investment in the race time and time again.
Perhaps it is surprising to some, but the hip-hop world has been particularly supportive of Hillary Clinton. Beyonce and Jay Z have been at the forefront of the last-minute Clinton campaigning crew, too.
But all of that comes down to tonight, and as Americans across the country wait for the final results, they’re using Twitter to blow off steam, stay up to date on breaking state calls and laugh at gaffes. In moments like this, the app really does fulfill its purpose as an international town square of sorts, bringing us all together to share insights, fears, and memes, while we await the direction of our country’s future will take with baited breath.
The musicians who have been vocal about politics all throughout the election aren’t quitting now, and here’s some of their reactions to tonight’s waiting game.
Cher, calling it like she sees it as usual:
IF🚽WINS,HE WILL STILL BE WHAT HE IS NOW…A PETTY VENGEFUL,COWARD‼️AS GERMANY WAS IN THE 30′s, THERES AN ANGER,A RAGE, THAT HAS CONSUMED OUR🇺🇸
— Cher (@cher) November 9, 2016
ask yourself“DID I DO ALL I COULD HAVE DONE”⁉️Its a good
Lesson.We r still Try’n 2have hope.
SAW BREXIT RIP GB APART IN ONE NITE😱
Must🙏🏻— Cher (@cher) November 9, 2016
Ariana Grande finds the situation terrifying:
https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/796205190894362624
Charlamagne Tha God related this situation to that new viral craze, the Mannequin Challenge:
https://twitter.com/cthagod/status/796208558257950720
Kelly Clarkson echoes that sentiment:
I have never been more nervous/scared in my life. #ElectionNight
— Kelly Clarkson 🍷💔☀️ (@kellyclarkson) November 9, 2016
JoJo is not happy with what she’s seeing on her newsfeed:
Straight up: WHAT IS LIFE
— Joanna (@iamjojo) November 9, 2016
Sara Bareilles’ reaction is short and to the point:
💔
— Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles) November 9, 2016
Lady Gaga and Lena Dunham are, uh, encouraging fans to hit the polls:
Lovin it up with the ladies.!!! GO HILLARY #vote if your polls are still open. @lenadunham pic.twitter.com/ZMUKQZHXla
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) November 9, 2016
Casey Dienel aka White Hinterland found an old Iggy Azalea tweet that hurts right now:
https://twitter.com/CaseyDienel/status/796209832118386690
Moby is appalled by what lies at the heart of this country:
Michelle Branch is ready to leave the country:
Any foreigners wanna get hitched?? 😰🍷#ImWithHer
— Michelle Branch (@michellebranch) November 9, 2016
And Dave Sitek of TV on the Radio, isn’t far behind:
https://twitter.com/DaveSitek/status/796199714303578113
Amber Coffman, formerly of the Dirty Projectors and now striking out on her own, thinks a massive boycott might be the only answer:
https://twitter.com/Amber_Coffman/status/796203833789583360
Snoop Dogg is doling out cocktail recipes:
yall saw how to make my drink #tanqlaidback on #MarthaAndSnoop ?? ✨ 🍹 @tanquerayusa @ciroc @iamdiddy pic.twitter.com/mLWWJCvKUi
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) November 9, 2016
And finding solace in the fact that California just legalized weed:
We just legalized marijuana in Cali. #smokeweedeveryday 🍁💨
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) November 9, 2016
Jeezy is mourning the opportunity to sing his signature political tune, but it’s not all bad news for him, considering he has the No. 1 album in the country at the moment:
One last time.. My president is Black.
— Sno (@Jeezy) November 9, 2016
Maxwell is trying to stay positive with this throwback pic of HRC:
https://twitter.com/_MAXWELL_/status/796171624487723008
While he doesn’t sound exactly stressed out, this is probably the strongest sentiment of election day so far:
I hope Hillary win fuck trump stupid ass
— Soulja Boy (Draco) (@souljaboy) November 8, 2016
Questlove has been a bastion of information and encouragement for voters today:
Even though polls are closed you can STILL help. 3+ hr lines at #TempleU people tired on their feet can use Water/Coffee/Donuts/Snacks
— ?st (@questlove) November 9, 2016
Perhaps Guster wins tweet of the night so far:
THISISINSANITY
— guster (@guster) November 9, 2016